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We say Yes to God through Prayer, Worship & Service
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Father's Day Cookie Sale!
June 16th & 17th
The way to a man's heart...
Why not give dear ol' Dad something sweet on his special day? Respect Life Ministry will have freshly baked cookies for sale on Father's Day weekend for a free will donation. Proceeds will be used to sponsor Pro-Life activities. So give Dad a treat while showing you're Pro-Life!
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Baby Shower for
Spiritually Adopted Babies
June 16th
& 17th
The Respect Life Committee will be holding a
"Baby Shower"
on Father's Day weekend for our Spiritually Adopted Babies.
We would like to show our love and respect for life by inviting those who have adopted the babies and all members of the parish to bring unwrapped baby gifts on Father's Day weekend you can place your items at the Respect Life display in the Gather Space.
Items will be donated to a Crisis Pregnancy Center.
Click
here for items most in need & more info
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Click here for the latest Bulletin
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This weekend
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**You can drop off items for the Garage Sale NOW!!**
Thursday & Friday: 4-7 pm
Saturday: 9-12 pm
2018 Garage Sale
June 21st -23rd
Click
here for a bulletin cover with more info
We still need helpers!
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You can sign up for a photo session this Sunday following all Masses-look for us by the windows in the Gather Space!
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IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN... SMILE!
2018 Updateable Directory
St. Joe's will be having photo sessions starting
July 24th
for our newest 2018 Updateable Pictorial Directory! We are excited to capture our parishioners/families in this special book & connect us together...
Each family who participates in a photo session will receive:
* Complimentary 8x10 portrait
* Updateable Directory
* 150th Celebration Book
Also if you sign up for a photo session prior to July 9th, you will be entered into a drawing for a
$100 gift card to Lifetouch to use during your session.
You can schedule a session in the following convenient ways:
* Click
here to go to the Lifetouch scheduling site
* Sign up after Masses on Sunday, June 17th & 24th in the Gather Space
* If you need assistance you can call Ann at the Parish Office 651-423-4402
Volunteers needed to be hosts during our photography days to check in families-great opportunity to meet & greet parishioners:
* Please call Ann if interested in these 2-3 hour volunteer times-651-423-4402
SIGN UP TODAY!!
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JOIN US for
150th Anniversary
Cemetery Tours!
Saturday, June 23rd
Highland Cemetery Tour-10:00 am
St. Joseph Cemetery Tour- 11:30 am
Click here for more information on tours
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Father Hoppenjans, from our Sister parish in Kentucky, will be at all the masses the weekend of
June 23rd and June 24th.
As you know, several members of our parish are leaving for the Kentucky mission trip next week. In addition to the mission trip, our parish has helped Father Hoppenjans church and surrounding community for many years with contributions of clothing, blankets, the Christmas shoe box project and financial donations. Father Hoppenjans will be asking you to contribute to this very needed cause when he celebrates the masses with us on the dates mentioned. We will have a second collection for St. Michaels's in Paintsville, KY. You can make checks out to
St. Michael's Catholic Church. We are also providing the address for
St. Michael's as well.
720 Washington Avenue Paintsville, KY 41420
Thank you for your support!
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The Knights of Columbus
5th Annual Walk for Life will be offering Cinnamon rolls
the weekend of
June 23rd & 24th
Your donations will benefit Pro Life education and our Local Pregnancy Centers.
The Walk For Life will be at Eastview HIgh School in Apple Valley this year on
Saturday August 4th
- more detail in July.
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SAVE THE DATE!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
JULY 23-27, 2018
Click here for May 13th's bulletin cover for more details
Click here for Volunteer Sign Up
Click here for Food Donation
Questions contact Matt Timmers at 651-357-2492 or email
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Blessings!
My name is Kayla Rooney and I am honored to be joining the St. Joseph Community as the Director of Lifelong Faith Formation. I look forward to getting to know parishioners of all ages as I journey with you in your faith as an individual, within a family, and as a part of the greater faith community. For the past couple of years I have been working at another local parish in a variety of roles: youth ministry, faith formation, VIRTUS safe environment, Baptism, and special needs. I also have years of experience volunteering with Confirmation programs and helping youth to explore the Catholic faith further. Prior to working in a parish, I worked as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and gained experience working with people of all ages with special needs. In all of my work and volunteer experiences, I have been blessed to assist people in becoming the best version of themselves. I look forward to continuing that here at St. Joe's. My husband, Nathan, and I live in Apple Valley with our daughters, Heidi (15 mo.) and Eviana (6 mo.), and our dog, Chevy. Our family has been blessed to grow through the beautiful gift of adoption. We adopted Heidi from New York City and Eviana from Seattle - coast-to -coast! I'm originally from Wisconsin, and by what can only be described as a miracle, I am a Vikings fan (but will always be a Badger fan). I enjoy going on family walks, camping, baking, musicals/ theater, squeaky cheese curds (from Wisconsin), donuts, and a good movie with a bowl of popcorn. I look forward to meeting you all and being a part of your faith journey. Happy Father's Day to all men who fill a father figure role in the lives of others! You are needed and your presence to your children and others is crucial - thank you for all that you do.
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Parishioner News & Info
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2018-19 Faith Formation Registration is NOW OPEN!
Click
here for more info on Faith Formation Classes
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Faith Formation Volunteers Needed to Spread the Good News!
Toddlers, children & teens in today's world,
more than ever,
need to encounter
good role models of faith
. As a volunteer, you will grow in your own faith, learn the teachings of the Church, and deepen
your
relationship with Jesus. All materials and lessons are provided.
To volunteer in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, click here
To volunteer with the Faith Formation (K-8) program, click here
To volunteer with the Youth Expo (Gr. 9-12) program, click here
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Parish Office
As of Friday, June 8th
the parish
office is open as follows:
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm;
Friday, 8:00 am to 12 noon
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If you need to see someone outside of these office hours,
please make an appointment.
Parish phone
651-423-4402
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Loaves and Fishes~
Wednesday, June 20th
Easter Lutheran by the Lake
Located at the intersection of Cliff and Pilot Knob:
Free community meals are served every Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. All are welcome. St. Joseph's is volunteering there the third Wednesday of each month, with the next one being
June 20th. If you are interested in signing up for future dates or have any questions, please contact
Patty Casurella at 651-341-5284
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Electronic Sign Update
After weekend Masses in June committee members will be in the Gather space showing the design, providing information, and making order forms available.
Our goal is to have 350 pavers dedicated by
August 1st to insure the Electronic Sign to be in place by the weekend of Sept. 14-16th, in time for our 150th Anniversary celebration.
Click here to purchase a paver or to donate
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CRAFTERS WANTED!
Second Annual Craft Fair in conjunction to the Harvest Festival
September 14 (6-10 pm) & 15 (9-3 pm).
We have
50
spaces available! Spots will cost
$30
for a 6X8 table space,
$25
if you don't need a table and
$5
extra if you need electricity. You pay us for the space along with a donated item and you keep your profits. If you or someone you know sells a quality craft product, please forward this email and give them my contact: Bridget at
bridget.samson@stjosephcommunity.org
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Prison Ministry Update:
FISH (Families of the Incarcerated Support and Hope group) will be on hiatus during June, July and August.
We will return on the second Thursday of the month, starting September 13, 6 - 8:30pm in Room 115.
Have a great summer. Look forward to seeing you then. If you are interested in being on the "fish" committee or have questions, please contact
We will have a planning meeting the beginning of August.
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St. Joseph Catholic School
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2018-19 School Year
Click here to register for classes...
Click here to view the school website...
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Click here for the latest GREEN WAVE from St. Joseph School
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Share your History for the 150th!
The St. Joe's 150th Anniversary Committee is going to celebrate our history in yet another way. We need your help to fill the showcases in the Social Hall with artifacts and mementos from St. Joe's past. If you have any items that relate to the old church or school, we would love to borrow them for the display.
So, dig around in your attics and closets and see if you can find something that brings a smile to your face and a fond memory of your church or school. Just drop them off at the church office any time during the weeks ahead. Put your name and phone number on them, and if there is a story that goes with the item- please share it. They will be promptly returned after our Harvest Festival 150th Anniversary Weekend celebration that concludes on September 16, 2018.
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Info for Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center,
Prior Lake:
June 21-24:
Silent Retreat for Men & Women
August 9-12: Silent Retreat for Men & Women
September 7-9: Prayer Shawl
September 11-13: Women's Midweek
September 14-16: Grieving Retreat
September 20-23: Silent Retreat for Men & Women
Click here for more info & to register for any of the above
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Home for the Summer Program
The Office of Vocations is offering a new summer program! "Home for the Summer" is a Catholic household for women. Located in Northeast Minneapolis, the program is for women who are high school graduates to age 27, and will include a community of prayer and fellowship with opportunities to encounter religious sisters. The Bethany House 2018 Summer program begins June 16 and concludes August 11, and offers an opportunity for daily Holy Hour and Mass, dinners with Religious Sisters, and the experience of living in community with other women open to Religious life. Applications are now being accepted for the "Home for the Summer" program. If interested, please visit 10000vocations.org.
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Events around our area...
Saturday, June 16th ~ 8:00 am -1:00 pm
Widows' Day of Reflection w/ Archbishop Hebda
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Edina
Click
here for more info & to register
Tuesday, June 19 ~ 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Public Safety in the Park
Central Park, Rosemount
Friday, June 22nd @ 7:00 pm
National Catholic youth Choir Concert
Cathedral of St. Paul
*Come sing along, Youth (ages 12-18) to sign up for Choir by
June 15th*
Click
here for more info & to register
Friday, June 22nd ~ 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Rock the Lawn @ Academy of Holy Angels, Richfield
Summer Concert
Sunday, June 24 -Starting with Mass at 10:00 am
St. Mary's Catholic Church Festival, Le Center, MN
Roast Beef Dinner at 11:15 am
Click
here for more info or call
507-357-6633
Sunday, June 24th -Starting with Mass at 1:30 pm
Rural Life Sunday Celebration
Goldview Farms, Waverly
Tuesday, June 26 ~ 6:00 -9:00 pm
Women, WINE & Wisdom
Hyland Hills Chalet, Bloomington
Invites Women of all ages
"I Didn't Sign Up for This, Lord! I only wanted to buy a dozen cupcakes"
Click
here for more info & to register
Thursday, June 28th ~ 1:00 -3:00 pm
Faith and Freedom:
Grandparents and Grandchildren Pray at the Cathedral, St. Paul
Click
here for info & to register
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